You'll find a plethora of literature confirming the benefits of and
recommendation for extended breastfeeding, but you will find very few health professionals who advocate a «break - that - nasty - habit» line of thinking.
One study has shown a 50 % decrease in SIDS in babies who are breastfed through infancy, and although no similar studies have found conclusive results for SUDC, some mamas don't want to take the chance and
opt for extended breastfeeding in the hope that it will keep their little ones safe.
The AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for at least the first year of your baby's life, and acknowledges positive benefits
for extended breastfeeding as well.
I always find plenty of «evidence»
for extended breastfeeding but for some reason I have always been a little sceptical of it (and don't have the time, money or inclination to read the articles referenced)-- probably because the sources are pro-extended breastfeeding and therefore less than objective.
While the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends breastfeeding for ≥ 12 months (1), expert support
for extended breastfeeding was less pronounced both when participants breastfed and at follow - up (40).